(Taken from the Boise Regional Realtors December 2020 Market Report) “The year started strong with January 2020 sales 21.5% higher than in January 2019 but began to taper off in February and March as the uncertainties of the pandemic made their way to our local market. In April and May, when our spring market typically begins to ramp up, sales activity dropped by 19.5% and 29.7%, respectively, because of the government-mandated shutdowns and restrictions. […]
New Exemption Benefits Homeowners Sooner
Property owners in Ada County help support a myriad of services. You’ll notice line items on you annual assessment for emergency medical, ACHD, College of Western Idaho, mosquito abatement. On your primary residence you are eligible for a “homeowner exemption” for your property taxes. According to the county assessor this “allows 50% percent of the […]
Project Flux: Creating Experiences Through Collaboration
Project Flux fosters an environment where professionals and students can work together, without hierarchy, to create experiences. It takes the time to transform non traditional spaces into immersive environments that break the fourth wall between performer and audience member. Since the inception in 2013, Project Flux has created over 30 professional works and collaborated with approximately […]
JanyRae Seda: December 2020 Artist of the Month
JanyRae began painting full time as a vocation in 2011. She creates over 100 new works each year and sells most of them at fine art festivals throughout the West. She often makes detours on roads less traveled for subject matter, specifically the Western landscape. JanyRae’s downtown Boise studio, built in 1895, is open to […]
Sellers Rejoice: Monthly Stats Continue to Impress
Each month, the Boise Regional Realtors releases stats for all areas of Ada County. Since last summer, the rising prices and decreasing number of listings throughout the Treasure Valley have been both revealing and fascinating. To say that we are experiencing a “strong seller market” is an understatement! According to October statistics, the median days […]
Treasure Valley Artists Alliance: Supporting and Connecting Local Creatives
The Treasure Valley Artists Alliance connects visual artists in Boise, Eagle, Meridian, and beyond. Their members represent an incredibly diverse set of talents, abilities, and experience. TVAA supports art and artists through exhibitions, an online gallery, local art news and community posts, workshops, a directory of resources, and social meet and greet events. For more […]
Sally Stevens: November 2020 Artist of the Month
Sally Stevens graduated with a fine arts degree, but side-stepped painting for a number of years to jump into the world of graphic design. She mostly paints landscapes, working with water-mixable oil paints (much like traditional oil paint minus the turpentine, with the added benefit of soap and water cleanup). Each day she completes a […]
Opera Idaho: 47 Years and Counting!
Opera Idaho has been a vital part of the Treasure Valley for 47 years. It brings both traditional and contemporary opera to audiences all over Idaho. In addition to its staged productions, the popular Operatini allows adults to experience opera in a fun and relaxed setting over dinner and drinks. Opera Idaho also introduces the […]
April VanDeGrift: October 2020 Artist of the Month
April VanDeGrift is an artist, illustrator, and arts professor from Boise, Idaho. Much of her art reflects the impact of climate change on how humans and animals coexist. Empowered action and coordinated efforts can save many of the species that are represented in her work. VanDeGrift’s work is currently on display at the College of […]
Truly Went Above and Beyond
Emily is a true professional. We purchased our home in Boise after a whirlwind two days of showing us all over. We felt like we had seen everything and she was always so responsive to our needs and wants. Moving from out of state, she kept in constant contact with us through email and phone. […]
Knew What Was Happening Every Step of the Way
I loved working with Liz! She is so knowledgeable, confident, and reassuring. I felt so well taken care of and knew what was happening every step of the way! This was my first house and I never felt in the dark. She had incredible knowledge of the neighborhoods and had us think about location in […]
Made Us Feel Like Her Top Priority
We worked with Emily Shultz in the sale of our home and she was easy to work with, kept us updated all the way through the process, handled any issues that came up and made us feel like we were her top priority. She’s knowledgeable and professional and made the entire process easy, exciting and […]
